They were the two soldiers who died in the military operation in which 'Pincher', the leader of the 'Mordisco' dissidents, was taken down in Jamundí.

NewsThe combat took place in a rural area of the district of Timba, on the border between the departments of Valle and Cauca. The soldiers who died during the combat with Farc dissidents. Photo: Third Division of the ArmyJOURNALIST06.11.2026 19:13 Updated: 06.11.2026 19:22 After more than 24 hours of intense combat, authorities confirmed the impact on a strategic area of this armed group, as well as the tragic death of two professional soldiers and three others wounded. READ ALSO The soldiers who died during the combat with Farc dissidents. Photo: Third Division of the ArmyThe deployment included troops from the Third Division of the National Army, special capabilities from the Air Assault Aviation Division (Davaa), artillery, support from the Colombian Air Force, and coordination with the National Police. According to the official report, the joint actions "affected a strategic area used by the Jaime Martínez structure, serving alias Iván Mordisco, for its mobility, sustainment, and development of illicit economies." READ ALSO Casualties and seizures in combatDuring the armed confrontations, the death of three presumed dissidents was confirmed; two of them were identified under the aliases of Pincher and Chuzo. At the scene, the Military Forces managed to strike the logistics of the illegal organization, reporting that "weapons, ammunition, communications equipment, and technological material were seized." READ ALSO The two military personnel who died in the operation, fighting the dissidentsThe Third Division of the Army confirmed and lamented the death of two of its uniformed personnel in the area. The official statement details that "in fulfillment of this mission, professional soldiers Germán Andrés Mora Cubillos and John Janer Moreno Guacarí lost their lives." Soldier Guillermo Andrés Mora died in this operation. Photo: Third Division of the ArmyLikewise, the situation of the uniformed personnel affected by enemy fire was disclosed, indicating that "three other soldiers were wounded and are receiving medical care at a hospital in the city of Cali." Faced with the loss of personnel from the public force, the institution stated: "The National Army deeply laments the death of our soldiers, who offered their lives in fulfillment of duty, and expresses its solidarity with their families, comrades, and loved ones." Soldier John Janer Moreno Guacarí. Photo: Third Division of the ArmySecurity actionsThe National Army ratified that it will not stop its offensive in this sector of the country's southwest and will maintain the operational deployment of its tactical units. READ ALSO The institution concluded by emphasizing that "the troops remain deployed in the sector and military operations continue with the purpose of weakening the armed, logistical, and financial capabilities of the structures serving alias Iván Mordisco, maintaining territorial control, and protecting the communities of southern Valle del Cauca and northern Cauca." CAROLINA BOHÓRQUEZEL TIEMPO CorrespondentCaliFind more newsThe heavy rains caused flooding. Photo: Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERSSign up for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Always stay up to date with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin El Tiempo's WhatsApp channel to stay up to date with the most relevant news as it happens. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITIONReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.